For my birth, I found it very helpful to focus on relaxing all the muscles in my body and to NOT squeeze nor clinch on anything. Hold hands open and breathe through each contraction with my eyes closed. It easily got me to 8cm. My labor, even with pitocin, didn't push me to get an epidural with the relaxation method I was using. The fear of what was about to come (the actual birth) caused me to give in and get pain meds 😑.
@Devin Fane hahaha yes, you're right! I actually just had baby #2, and did my same relaxation method as the first and was able to go without any pain meds!! Hurt like hell, but...everything went perfectly 😊.
@@meganc3090 🤩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎉 Congratulations! That's awesome! I am trying to remember all these words of wisdom whenever I am preparing to have a baby myself. Thank you!
@@Devin3Anthologie learning from RUclips, blog posts I found on pinterest, and a few birthing books is how I got all my knowledge of birthing. You'll be so glad you did your research before birth. Idk how some women just go in totally blind to the experience. Knowledge is power!!! You're gonna do great!!!
Bridget Teyler talks about this a lot and has meditations to listen to to help. It doesn’t have to be painful, and slow your pushing to let your body adjust to the stretch to avoid tearing. Our bodies are amazing
I'm probably the only guy commenting on this but I want to learn as much as I can. I want to be there and support. Just knowledge for the future. When I have a wife and she's expecting, I wanna know alot of stuff already.
I'm so glad I tried the comb trick for my second labor because it was only 2 hours total, and I didn't have time for any pain meds or the epidural! I also did "horse lips" even though I felt so dumb. Both the comb trick and doing the horse lips when breathing really did help me focus and keep my body as relaxed as I could. My husband even said I seemed crazy calm on the outside. I was very much not calm on the inside haha.
I used combs during my first birth 16 days ago and it seemed to help! For the couple contractions I didn't use them they seemed way more overwhelming. Would recommend! Also the other things that "helped" were focusing on my breathing (I did in through the nose for 4 out through the mouth for 6) and utilizing water. I labored in the tub for a while and had my husband use hot water on my back from the shower head. With all that I was able to have the natural, unmedicated delivery I wanted!
I used the comb for my second birth two weeks ago, from the first painful contraction til the pushing stage, it was super helpful. It helped me stay focused on hypnobirthing breathing techniques.
Second time mama here back learning from my favorite baby birthing guru, Sarah ❤ your voice and info was all that went through my head and motivated me through my first labor. Thank you for what you do!
Will be adding that to my hospital bag! I’m down for trying anything that will help! 36 weeks pregnant over here, have been watching basically all of your videos:) thanks for all the good information!
Hey Sarah! Baby number 3 on the way, due 11/4! I’ve been hearing about this comb trick all over the place! Seems intriguing, although I’ve always found great relief in the tub. We can always use more options for distractions/pain relief, especially when unmedicated delivery is the goal! Thanks for always providing the best and most up to date info! ❤️
I gave birth to my first child in April. I bought a comb because I saw so many recommendations for it during birth, it didn't work for me. My husband handed me the hospital TV remote and squeezing all the buttons and hitting the mattress with it worked. 😅
Hi Sarah, what helped me during labor was when I was breathing that I started feeling the pain come during the most intense part I would do a strong inhale and when it began tapering off I would slowly exhale. Another thing that helped was sniffing my peppermint essential oil but that only helped during my mild contractions. The breathing got me thru active labor.
When I had my daughter I was very tired when in active labor so I was lying on my side most of that time. My doula put counter pressure on my hip or helped me focus on breathing. She helped me keep my sanity when it felt like my hips were falling apart
Hi Sarah. I’m 28 years old. 32 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby☺️ Really excited and scared. I’m pushing towards a successful vbac. I’ve been watching ur videos for support. Thank yu so much.
LOVING all of the extra videos this month.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 You must know I'm due soon 😌 ☺️ 😆 Hoping to keep her cooking to make it to one more coffee and questions! ☕️❓️💕
I gave birth to my second baby on March and I used a comb in each hand, let me tell you a 4 hour labor and birth was brutal! My hands were destroyed! I didnt realized then but I squeeze the combs so hard my hands were bleeding 😵😣
I’m 30 weeks pregnant. I’ve been having pain in my pubic area and groin pain. I’ve been doing exercise on my birth/yoga ball per your recommendation. But when I change position in bed or get up in the morning I still have the pain in these areas. Are there any other remedies that you can recommend? Thanks!
I used this last week and it did help. I’d never heard of this with my other pregnancies. I love using a hot shower and pressure on my back too to help with the pain.
My doula gave me a comb during my labor and I broke it in half almost immediately 😅 counter pressure was the best way for me to cope, although I admittedly did not cope well during my labor at all 😬
I gave birth at home a month ago and used a comb towards the end of my labor with hip squeezes. I don't know that it helped with the pain but if anything it provided a little distraction and mental comfort feeling like i was doing something to help with the pain. 😂
With one of my daughters her father was singing (or more like belting😅) songs from the Prince of Egypt...The L&D nurses especially got a kick out if him singing 'deliver us' 🤣🤣 Said he's definitely one dad they'll remember for awhile
First of all, HELLO FROM AUSTRALIA! Secondly, I’m a mum that is hoping to attempt a VBAC in November. I am ADDICTED to your videos as I like to be in the know about what’s to come (my first I never laboured, emergency c section 31 weeks thanks to pre e). With this pregnancy, will this be treated like a first pregnancy due to the fact I’ve never laboured? I understand it’s probably a “flex and flow” deal however have never heard much discussed about this scenario.
I used the comb last week with baby number 3… once I reach 7 cm it did not work anymore. I thought I was going to squeeze it through my hand trying to make it work lol
@@TobyTV standing and all fours always worked best for me too! My last daughter actually came out on her own with a contraction while I was standing so I just bent, squatted and caught 😅 😳 but being able to not just have to be in that clinical on your back positions was so much more comfortable and natural to me.
I used the comb trick in labor with my fourth baby and accidentally birthed her at home in my kitchen floor. Eventually I stopped being able to feel the fine toothed combs in each hand. I should have realized I was in transition but I didnt 😅
Girl I appreciate you trying to be kind but please don’t say laboring person. It’s so hurtful to women and the fact that we are the ones who do this. Men don’t labor and if we take away this amazing recognition of ability of woman’s motherhood and laboring, we hurt our culture and hurt women as a whole.
Using inclusive language like "laboring person" doesn't take anything away from cis women or hurt women as a whole though, and using inclusive language isn't about "being nice" but rather it's about being accurate. Gender and sex both exist on a spectrum and lots of people labor, including intersex and nonbinary folk, and pretending they don't exist or deserve the same recognition as cis women doesn't change the fact that they too can experience labor and childbirth. As a cis woman myself who is pregnant, I welcome the inclusive language because any and all people who are going through this wild journey of pregnancy, labor and giving birth deserve to be included in conversations that pertain to them.
@jordynferrari4161 My acupuncturist who has been an essential person on my birth team is non-binary. They have had 2 healthy pregnancies, and their experience has been so valuable to my me on my journey. Female bodies have babies. Not all female bodies belong to women and not all women have female bodies. I know that’s very hard for some people to understand. But what I don’t understand is how allowing those people to feel respected harms you in anyway. Women still have their sacred power. Non binary people have their power trans people have their power and cis men can pick up a drum, keep a beat and massage our feet.
For my birth, I found it very helpful to focus on relaxing all the muscles in my body and to NOT squeeze nor clinch on anything. Hold hands open and breathe through each contraction with my eyes closed. It easily got me to 8cm. My labor, even with pitocin, didn't push me to get an epidural with the relaxation method I was using. The fear of what was about to come (the actual birth) caused me to give in and get pain meds 😑.
Aww, I legit snorted at that unexpected ending to your story ☺️. At least you made it that far and you had baby, the most important part! 🥰
@Devin Fane hahaha yes, you're right!
I actually just had baby #2, and did my same relaxation method as the first and was able to go without any pain meds!! Hurt like hell, but...everything went perfectly 😊.
@@meganc3090 🤩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎉 Congratulations! That's awesome! I am trying to remember all these words of wisdom whenever I am preparing to have a baby myself. Thank you!
@@Devin3Anthologie learning from RUclips, blog posts I found on pinterest, and a few birthing books is how I got all my knowledge of birthing. You'll be so glad you did your research before birth. Idk how some women just go in totally blind to the experience. Knowledge is power!!! You're gonna do great!!!
Bridget Teyler talks about this a lot and has meditations to listen to to help. It doesn’t have to be painful, and slow your pushing to let your body adjust to the stretch to avoid tearing. Our bodies are amazing
I'm probably the only guy commenting on this but I want to learn as much as I can. I want to be there and support. Just knowledge for the future. When I have a wife and she's expecting, I wanna know alot of stuff already.
There's a video coming for you next week!
This is fantastic, your future wife is lucky 😊
Thanks for being one of the first labor specialists who says any comb will work vs someone recommending a special overpriced wooden set of them :)
I'm so glad I tried the comb trick for my second labor because it was only 2 hours total, and I didn't have time for any pain meds or the epidural! I also did "horse lips" even though I felt so dumb. Both the comb trick and doing the horse lips when breathing really did help me focus and keep my body as relaxed as I could. My husband even said I seemed crazy calm on the outside. I was very much not calm on the inside haha.
I used combs during my first birth 16 days ago and it seemed to help! For the couple contractions I didn't use them they seemed way more overwhelming. Would recommend!
Also the other things that "helped" were focusing on my breathing (I did in through the nose for 4 out through the mouth for 6) and utilizing water. I labored in the tub for a while and had my husband use hot water on my back from the shower head. With all that I was able to have the natural, unmedicated delivery I wanted!
As a fellow doula and birth educator I love your videos
I used the comb for my second birth two weeks ago, from the first painful contraction til the pushing stage, it was super helpful. It helped me stay focused on hypnobirthing breathing techniques.
Second time mama here back learning from my favorite baby birthing guru, Sarah ❤ your voice and info was all that went through my head and motivated me through my first labor. Thank you for what you do!
I loved that my nurse put on me ice cold compresses on forehead and chest while pushing. Great technique
Will be adding that to my hospital bag! I’m down for trying anything that will help! 36 weeks pregnant over here, have been watching basically all of your videos:) thanks for all the good information!
I'll be 37wks on Wednesday we got this mama 💪
I tried the comb trick, and I believe it did help! Just beware that it could damage your palms and make them sore when you’re squeezing hard
Hey Sarah! Baby number 3 on the way, due 11/4! I’ve been hearing about this comb trick all over the place! Seems intriguing, although I’ve always found great relief in the tub. We can always use more options for distractions/pain relief, especially when unmedicated delivery is the goal! Thanks for always providing the best and most up to date info! ❤️
I gave birth to my first child in April. I bought a comb because I saw so many recommendations for it during birth, it didn't work for me. My husband handed me the hospital TV remote and squeezing all the buttons and hitting the mattress with it worked. 😅
😂
You broke the remote 🙉😂
Wow, sounds like the remote helped a lot! Congrats🎉
Wild that I watched your videos near 5 years ago for my 1st and I'm here again for refreshers for my 3rd baby ❤
Hi Sarah, what helped me during labor was when I was breathing that I started feeling the pain come during the most intense part I would do a strong inhale and when it began tapering off I would slowly exhale. Another thing that helped was sniffing my peppermint essential oil but that only helped during my mild contractions. The breathing got me thru active labor.
When I had my daughter I was very tired when in active labor so I was lying on my side most of that time. My doula put counter pressure on my hip or helped me focus on breathing. She helped me keep my sanity when it felt like my hips were falling apart
Hi Sarah. I’m 28 years old. 32 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby☺️
Really excited and scared. I’m pushing towards a successful vbac. I’ve been watching ur videos for support. Thank yu so much.
LOVING all of the extra videos this month.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
You must know I'm due soon 😌 ☺️ 😆
Hoping to keep her cooking to make it to one more coffee and questions! ☕️❓️💕
I gave birth to my second baby on March and I used a comb in each hand, let me tell you a 4 hour labor and birth was brutal! My hands were destroyed! I didnt realized then but I squeeze the combs so hard my hands were bleeding 😵😣
I’m 30 weeks pregnant. I’ve been having pain in my pubic area and groin pain. I’ve been doing exercise on my birth/yoga ball per your recommendation. But when I change position in bed or get up in the morning I still have the pain in these areas. Are there any other remedies that you can recommend? Thanks!
A support band helped me with similar pain. Even holding your belly and getting up very slowly from your side may help.
Thanks as I'm experiencing the same.
I used this last week and it did help. I’d never heard of this with my other pregnancies. I love using a hot shower and pressure on my back too to help with the pain.
My doula gave me a comb during my labor and I broke it in half almost immediately 😅 counter pressure was the best way for me to cope, although I admittedly did not cope well during my labor at all 😬
I'll be trying this with my son! Due date this month!
I wonder if a round brush would be super effective since there would be bristles all around where you're squeezing
Totally works in other situations as well
What helped me was no one talking to me I need to stand and swaying. I need quite and darker space and just breath with my eyes closed
I gave birth at home a month ago and used a comb towards the end of my labor with hip squeezes. I don't know that it helped with the pain but if anything it provided a little distraction and mental comfort feeling like i was doing something to help with the pain. 😂
Genius!
I just sung on my first one but on my second one l numbed the pain until l got to 5cm but that distraction works magic 🥳🥳
With one of my daughters her father was singing (or more like belting😅) songs from the Prince of Egypt...The L&D nurses especially got a kick out if him singing 'deliver us' 🤣🤣
Said he's definitely one dad they'll remember for awhile
Only women go through labor! Love your videos though 🙂
First of all, HELLO FROM AUSTRALIA!
Secondly, I’m a mum that is hoping to attempt a VBAC in November. I am ADDICTED to your videos as I like to be in the know about what’s to come (my first I never laboured, emergency c section 31 weeks thanks to pre e).
With this pregnancy, will this be treated like a first pregnancy due to the fact I’ve never laboured? I understand it’s probably a “flex and flow” deal however have never heard much discussed about this scenario.
I used the comb last week with baby number 3… once I reach 7 cm it did not work anymore. I thought I was going to squeeze it through my hand trying to make it work lol
What helped me was standing or kneeling on all fours
@@TobyTV standing and all fours always worked best for me too! My last daughter actually came out on her own with a contraction while I was standing so I just bent, squatted and caught 😅 😳 but being able to not just have to be in that clinical on your back positions was so much more comfortable and natural to me.
OMG same! My nurse gave me one and I used it and totally lost control at 7cm. But until then I did use it 😅
I can't tell if it helped with my December birth or not 😅 I think it was a great distraction, so maybe?
So instead if hurting in one place it hurts in two lol. Curious if it would work for me though
I used the comb trick in labor with my fourth baby and accidentally birthed her at home in my kitchen floor. Eventually I stopped being able to feel the fine toothed combs in each hand. I should have realized I was in transition but I didnt 😅
Baby number two on the way, been watching you since baby number one three years ago❤
Can I ask a question
Girl I appreciate you trying to be kind but please don’t say laboring person. It’s so hurtful to women and the fact that we are the ones who do this. Men don’t labor and if we take away this amazing recognition of ability of woman’s motherhood and laboring, we hurt our culture and hurt women as a whole.
But then she'll be misunderstood as transphobic
@@b.tazeem ya, such a sad time we live in
Using inclusive language like "laboring person" doesn't take anything away from cis women or hurt women as a whole though, and using inclusive language isn't about "being nice" but rather it's about being accurate. Gender and sex both exist on a spectrum and lots of people labor, including intersex and nonbinary folk, and pretending they don't exist or deserve the same recognition as cis women doesn't change the fact that they too can experience labor and childbirth. As a cis woman myself who is pregnant, I welcome the inclusive language because any and all people who are going through this wild journey of pregnancy, labor and giving birth deserve to be included in conversations that pertain to them.
@@hugs1tugs wait, I’m confused what is a woman?
@@jordynferrari4161 A woman is a person that God designed with his mighty hand.
3rd baby 2nd VBAC
Baby #3...
It has been suggested to say "Mooooooooooooo" while breathing because that is supposed to help send the breath down toward the baby.
You are beautiful can I ask a
@jordynferrari4161 My acupuncturist who has been an essential person on my birth team is non-binary. They have had 2 healthy pregnancies, and their experience has been so valuable to my me on my journey. Female bodies have babies. Not all female bodies belong to women and not all women have female bodies. I know that’s very hard for some people to understand. But what I don’t understand is how allowing those people to feel respected harms you in anyway. Women still have their sacred power. Non binary people have their power trans people have their power and cis men can pick up a drum, keep a beat and massage our feet.